Ward 10 Alderman Andre Chabot | City of Calgary Office of the Alderman
I am pleased to welcome you to my Ward 10 website. I hope you find the information displayed on the following pages useful and informative.
As your elected Alderman for 2007-2010, I am always looking for ways to improve the quality of life for you - my constituents.
I hope you and your family take every opportunity to enjoy what Ward 10 has to offer: from our skating rinks, swimming pools and golf course, our many parks and trails; to our family-oriented community network programs and services. I hope you agree Ward 10 is a wonderful place to live, work and play.
We as a community are successful because we have been able to manage and embrace modest change. It was Charles Darwin who said, 'It is not necessarily the strongest or the smartest who survives. It is those who can adapt and accept change'.
Managing change requires community leaders who are alive to innovation and creativity; leaders who support and are accountable for the continuous renewal of goals and objectives within their community; leaders who understand and communicate new opportunities and challenges in a meaningful way to friends, family, neighbours, businesses, and government.
As a community our greatest challenge for renewal is now before us as we continue to forage ahead with the local area planning initiatives such as International Avenue Corridor Study, Trinity Park Development, traffic claming in the Crossroads community and park redevelopments. The challenge is to ensure all Ward 10 communities of the future continue to have a vibrant focus where all our diverse citizens can live, work and play comfortably and safely.
As your Alderman I encourage all Ward 10 citizens to become involved in the local area planning public community forums which will take place throughout the year. There is no more important a task for a community than planning for its future. Ward 10 is our home, Ward 10 is our community. Your input to help establish a direction for a 'Ward 10 of the Future' is a most valuable and important community contribution.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for the confidence you have placed in me.
Andre Chabot
Andre Chabot was elected to his first term as Alderman for Ward 10 during the by-election of February 28, 2005.
Andre brings to office a long history of community service, having served on the Marlborough Park Community Association Executive for over ten years and the Greater Forest Lawn Enhancement Committee; and the Triple A Land Use Team. Andre also served as a District Coordinator for Block Watch, the N.E. President's Association, and the Hub Oil Stakeholders Committee.
Andre has volunteered countless hours to several organizations including the Knights of Columbus, and Michele's Dance Works Pure Energy Foundation. He is past president of the Calgary East Constituency Federal Conservatives. In addition, Andre has served as an Alberta Progressive Conservatives Campaign and Constituency Volunteer, and a Southern Alberta Constituency Council Member. He continues to be actively involved with Habitat for Humanity community initiatives.
His diverse business background both in electronics and the construction industry has provided him with over twenty-five years of success.
Born in a small community in Saskatchewan, Andre relocated with his parents and siblings to Calgary in 1971. Andre's father's agricultural background secured him a job maintaining the Inglewood Golf and Country Club.
Following high school, Andre entered into the construction industry where he spent the next seven years mastering a multitude of construction specific skills. During the last year of his construction employment Andre entered Devry's Electronics Engineering Technology Program. He completed a four year program in two years graduating in 1985 with honours and at the top of his class.
Andre went on to serve 18 years in the electronics industry where he was involved in all aspects of electronic distribution. He served as legal council for Martin Electronics Marketing Corporation and spearheaded the successful ISO 9001 certification of the organization in 1994.
Andre and his wife Denyse are long-time residents of Ward 10. They have four daughters - Andrea, Jessica, Jennifer and Deanne.
Goal
* strategic promotion of growth and infrastructure improvements that compliment and support sustainable development for business and taxpayer alike by reducing costs associated with poor planning
Accomplishments
* fulfilled all pre-election objectives
* has been and will continue to be a good steward of public service Purse
* has been and will continue to lobby other levels of government to contribute back to communities a fair share of tax revenue
* has been and will continue to be a strong voice in the municipal government arena
Andre presently sites on the following Standing Policy and Special Committees
- SPC on Land Use, Planning and Transportation
- Land and Asset Strategy
- Gas, Power and Telecommunications
- Audit and Sub Committee for Transit Safety
- Canadian Coalition of Mun. Against Racism and Discrimination
- Legacy Parks Fund Steering Committee
- Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services
09/02/2010 - Black Cart Garbage Collection
The City of Calgary is rolling out city-wide automated Black Cart Garbage Collection starting in the fall of 2010 with completion by summer 2011. Black Cart service will roll out by quadrant starting in the Southeast in October, Northeast in November, Northwest in April and Southwest in June. Automated collection uses trucks equipped with mechanical arms to collect garbage from black, wheeled carts. Black carts are similar in size to the blue recycling carts.
Black carts result in cleaner, more efficient and safer garbage collection. Black carts keep litter in and pests out. Automated collection is more efficient as fewer truck operators are required and it's safer as it reduces injuries related to hand collection of heavy bags and sharp objects.
The city-wide expansion follows a successful Black Cart pilot in six communities. Over 15,000 pilot households found the black cart easy to use (88 per cent) which resulted in high satisfaction scores (93 per cent very satisfied/satisfied). In particular, pilot participants reported that the carts were easy to use and resulted in cleaner streets and alleys. There is no additional fee for Black Cart collection.
Once you receive your cart, you can start using it immediately.
For FAQ's or to see when your community is expected to receive the Black carts, please visit www.calgary.ca/blackcart
07/21/2010 - Emergency Road Closure
36 Street between Memorial Drive and 4 Avenue NE will be reduced to one northbound lane effective immediately until approximately 6 a.m. tomorrow to accommodate a water main break. We will provide additional details as work progresses.
These are part of a number of ongoing road closures and lane restrictions in Calgary. For more information on these closures, please visit www.calgary.ca/trafficinfo.
07/19/2010 - Take the Pledge - Save Water
This summer The City of Calgary is asking citizens to pledge to "Do Nothing to Save Water."
When you pledge to Do Nothing to Save Water you don’t need to water your lawn when:
- It's raining, has recently rained or is forecast to rain
- It's the hottest time of the day (between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
- It's windy.
Calgary's water usage during the summer months can increase by 50 per cent. By taking the pledge you will join your fellow Calgarians to conserve water and reduce the strain on our rivers and water treatment plants.
"Most people don't know that a healthy lawn only needs one inch of water per week and that includes rainfall", says Stuart Peters, Residential Programming with The City of Calgary’s Water Services. "Too much water can be bad for your lawn – resulting in shallow root growth and making it prone to disease. By taking the pledge to Doing Nothing to Save Water, you can avoid watering when your lawn doesn’t need it."
Peters' also notes watering during the hottest time of the day or windy periods results in a lot of water being evaporated into the air instead of getting to the grass roots where it's needed.
The City of Calgary is on track to reduce our water consumption by 30 per cent in 30 years. City operations are doing their part by checking and fixing leaks, upgrading treatment facilities to use less water and expanding water wise technology in parks.
To take the pledge and learn more ways you can Do Nothing to Save Water visit calgary.ca/rethinkwater.
Donations needed for Staples for Education
The City of Calgary Community & Neighbourhood Services has teamed up with Staples stores to ensure children of low income families have the supplies they need to succeed in school. With a recent tally of donations we are able to support 1,400 backpacks - 2,100 backpacks shy of meeting this year’s requests.
"Our goal this year is to fill 3,500 backpacks, but we are only at less than half of our goal with three weeks left of the program. We are calling out to Calgarians to visit the Staples Stores in Calgary and make a donation to help us reach our goal. A $40 donation can give a complete backpack to a child-in-need," says Carmen Marquez, a youth social worker with Community & Neighbourhood Services who has been involved in the program for the past five years.
Make a difference and help us fill a backpack by donating at any Staples Store in Calgary today. Donations of cash and/or purchase of suggested grade appropriate supplies can be done at any Staples store in Calgary on or before Sept. 18, 2010. Donations totalling $100 or more are eligible for a tax receipt from The City.
To learn more about this program, please visit calgary.ca/staplesforeducation or your local Staples store.
Mail-In Ballots for 2010 Civic Election
City Council approved a motion in 2008 to make mail-in ballots available to eligible voters for the 2010 Civic Election.
People with disabilities, serious illness or individuals who are working, vacationing, studying away from home as well as election or campaign workers can request a mail-in ballot if they will not be able to vote during the Advance Vote or on Election Day. Mail-in ballots helps make sure that all eligible voters have an opportunity to participate in the 2010 Civic Election.
"New to the process in 2010, electors will be required to include a photocopy of an acceptable piece of identification with their mail-in ballot." explained Barb Clifford, Deputy Returning Officer.
The City Election & Information Service Office is now accepting requests for mail-in ballots continuing until 4:30 p.m. on Election Day. Requests can be made by one of the following options:
- Online - calgary.ca/election and submit an online ballot form
- Telephone - 403-476-4100 (option 2)
- Fax - 403-476-4101
- In person - pick up at Calgary Election & Information Office at 1103 55 Avenue N.E.
- Mail - write the Returning Officer at:
The City of Calgary
Election and Information Services
1103 55 Avenue N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W1
Ballots and information packages will be mailed to requestors beginning September 21, 2010, following Nomination Day. Ballots must be returned in the envelope provided and received by the Election Office no later than 8:00 p.m. on October 18, 2010, in accordance with the instructions.
October 18, 2010 is Election Day for all eligible voters. Calgarians elect 1 Mayor, 14 aldermen, 7 Calgary Board of Education trustees, 7 Calgary Catholic School District trustees (each representing 2 of 14 wards).
For more information, candidates and eligible voters can visit calgary.ca/election or on Facebook at facebook.com/Calgary2010Election
Southeast 17th Ave Corridor Info
For the latest information on this project please visit:
Transportation: Calgary.ca/Southeast17transporationstudy
Land Use: Calgar.ca/southeast17corridor
Or call 311
Upcomming events:
Wednesday April 14th @ Forest Lawn Community Association, 4020 - 26th Ave SE
4-8PM
Saturday April 17@ Forest Lawn Community Association, 4020 - 26th Ave SE
10am-3Pm
10/18/2010 - 2010 Municipal Election
Please make sure to vote!
09/20/2010 - Nomination Day for the 2010 Municipal Election
Council is dismissed.
07/26/2010 - Public Hearing on Planning Matters
Begins at 9:30am
Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 Macleod Trail SE
Public Welcome
For minutes and other Council/Committee information visit:
http://publicaccess.calgary.ca/lldm01/livelink.exe?func=ccpa.recentagenda
07/19/2010 - Council Meeting
Begins at 9:30am
Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 Macleod Trail SE
Public Welcome
For minutes and other Council/Committee information visit:
http://publicaccess.calgary.ca/lldm01/livelink.exe?func=ccpa.recentagenda
07/05/2010 - Combined Public Hearing and Council
Begins at 9:30am
Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 Macleod Trail SE
Public Welcome
For minutes and other Council/Committee information visit:
http://publicaccess.calgary.ca/lldm01/livelink.exe?func=ccpa.recentagenda
Links to Current Media Reports:
- 08/27/2010 - Calgary Herald - Forest Lawn, Albert Park celebrate their centennial
- 07/26/2010 - Calgary Sun - Council contenders take issue with three-month shutdown
- 07/01/2010 - Calgary Herald - Aldermen reject proposal to lower graffiti fines
- 06/22/2010 - Calgary Herald - Province earmarks $800M for Calgary trains, buses, commuter links
- 06/16/2010 - Calgary Herald - Transit fare system will cost $7M
- 06/14/2010 - Calgary Herald - St. Mark Church rededicated in N.E. Calgary after hardships Renovation completed on Catholic church after nearly two years
- 06/02/2010 - Calgary Herald - Calgary aldermen vote down backyard chicken trial
- 05/28/2010 - Calgary Herald - Aldermen aim to end poverty at Toronto convention Federation of Canadian Municipalities meets in Ontario
- 05/18/2010 - Calgary Sun - City house shut due to drugs, prostitution
- 05/17/2010 - Calgary Metro - School zone times may be extended
Andre Chabot
Alderman Ward 10
Historic City Hall
P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M, #8001B
Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
T 403.268.2430
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